Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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