Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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