Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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