Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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