Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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