Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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