Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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