Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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