Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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