Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates 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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