Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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