Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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