Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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