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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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