Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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