Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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