Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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