Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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