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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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