Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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