Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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