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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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