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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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