Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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