Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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