Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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