Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key 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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