Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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