Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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