Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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