Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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