Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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