Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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