Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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