Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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