Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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