Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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