Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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