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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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