Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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