Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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