Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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