Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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