Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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