Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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