Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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