Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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