Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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