Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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