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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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