Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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