Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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