Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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