Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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