Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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