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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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