Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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