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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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