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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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