Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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