Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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