Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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