Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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