Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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