Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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