Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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