Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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