Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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