Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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