Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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