Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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