Learn more about the impressive 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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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