Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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