Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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