Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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