Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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