Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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