Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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