Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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