Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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