Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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