Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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