Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education