Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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