Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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