Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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