Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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