Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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