Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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