Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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