Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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