Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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