Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not 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 topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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