Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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