Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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