Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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