Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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