Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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