Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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