Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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