Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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