Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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