Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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