Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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