Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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