Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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