Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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