Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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