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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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