Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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