Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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