Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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