Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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