Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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