Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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