Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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