Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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