Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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