Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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