Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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