Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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