Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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