Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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