Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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