Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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