Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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