Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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