Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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