Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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