Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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