Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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