Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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