Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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