Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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