Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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