Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators 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? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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