Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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