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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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