Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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