Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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