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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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