Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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