Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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