Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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