Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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