Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major 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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