Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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