Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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