Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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