Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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