Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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