Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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