Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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