Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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