Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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