Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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