Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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