Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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