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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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