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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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