Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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