Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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