Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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