Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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