Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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