Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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