Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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