Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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