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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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