Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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