Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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