Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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