Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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