Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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