Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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