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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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