Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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