Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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