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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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