Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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