Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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