Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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