Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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