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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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