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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines 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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