Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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