Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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