Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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