Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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