Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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