Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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