Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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