Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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