Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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