Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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