Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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