Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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