Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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