Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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