Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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