Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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