Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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