Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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