Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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