Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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