Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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