Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs