Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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