Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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