Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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