Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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