Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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