Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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