Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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