Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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