Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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