Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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