Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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