Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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