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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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