Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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