Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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