Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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