Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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