Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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