Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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