Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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