Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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