Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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