Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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