Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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