Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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