Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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