Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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