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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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