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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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