Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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