Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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