Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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