Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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