Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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