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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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