Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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