Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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