Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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