Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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