Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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