Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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