Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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