Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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