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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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