Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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