Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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