Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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