Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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