Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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