Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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