Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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