Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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