Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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