Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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