Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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