Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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