Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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