Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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