Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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