Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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