Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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