Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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