Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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