Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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