Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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