Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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