Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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