Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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