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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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