Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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