Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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