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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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