Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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