Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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