Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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