Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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