Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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