Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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