Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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