Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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