Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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