Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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