Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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