Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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