Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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