Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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