Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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