Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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