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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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