Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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