Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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