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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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