Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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