Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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