Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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