Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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