Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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