Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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