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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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