Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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