Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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