Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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