Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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