Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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