Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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