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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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