Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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