Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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