Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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