Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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