Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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