Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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