Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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