Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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