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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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