Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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