Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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