Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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