Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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