Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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