Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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