Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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