Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education