Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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