Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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