Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses 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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