Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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