Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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