Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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