Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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