Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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