Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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