Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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