Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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