Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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