Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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