Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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