Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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