Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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