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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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