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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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