Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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