Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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