Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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