Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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