Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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