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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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