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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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