Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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