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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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