Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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