Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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