Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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