Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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