Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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