Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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