Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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