Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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