Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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