Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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