Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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