Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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