Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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