Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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