Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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