Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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