Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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