Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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