Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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