Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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