Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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