Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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