Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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