Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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