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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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