Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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