Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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