Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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