Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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