Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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