Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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