Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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