Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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