Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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