Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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