Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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