Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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