Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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