Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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