Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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