Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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