Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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