Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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