Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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