Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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