Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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