Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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