Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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