Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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