Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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