Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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