Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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