Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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