Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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