Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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