Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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