Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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