Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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