Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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