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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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