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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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