Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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