Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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