Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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