Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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