Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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