Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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