Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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