Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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