Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education