Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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