Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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