Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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