Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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