Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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