Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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