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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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