Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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