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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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