Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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