Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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