Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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