Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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