Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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