Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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