Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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