Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major 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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