Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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