Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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