Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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