Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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