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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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