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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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