Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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