Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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