Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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