Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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