Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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