Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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