Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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