Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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