Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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