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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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