Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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