Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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