Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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