Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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