Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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