Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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