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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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