Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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