Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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