Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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