Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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