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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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