Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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