Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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