Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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