Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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