Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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