Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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