Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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