Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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