Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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