Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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