Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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