Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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