Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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