Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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