Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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