Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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