Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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