Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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