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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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