Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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