Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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