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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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