Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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