Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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