Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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