Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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