Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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