Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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