Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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