Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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