Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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