Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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