Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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