Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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