Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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