Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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