Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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