Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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