Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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