Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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